The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on 31st of May 2014.

Terms and Conditions: You can enter as many pictures as you like – this will greater your chances in winning! Dinner voucher redeemable at the Aston Hotel Sheffield and includes 3 course dinner for 2 at Brasserie 59 restaurant. Beverages charged as taken. Subject to availability must be pre-booked. Dinner taken from the Table d’hôte menu, no cash alternative.

Established as the region’s premier calendar entertainments event since 1979, the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival is Scotland’s largest rural multi-art form festival, with more than 170 artists performing at 60 events in 30 venues across the full breadth of the region.

Each year, the festival involves a lively and varied programme, showcasing an eclectic range of top-billed performances in music, drama, dance, arts and literature in a selection of venues from the tiny, intimate Swallow Theatre to the grandeur of the Easterbrook Hall and a wide outdoor stage on the banks of the River Nith.

The festival has an excellent reputation for bringing top quality world-class performances to rural locations at the end of May each year.

Musical events range from unforgettable operas, to classical, jazz, traditional, contemporary and world music that are usually only experienced in the world’s city venues. Dance, the world of books and ground-breaking theatrical performances are also mainstays of the yearly programmes, as are some well-established mini festivals in literature and song and an exciting and lively fringe.

We are delighted to announce our major refurbishment plans and are very excited about welcoming guests to experience the new look and feel of our Sheffield Hotel. As of the Summer 2014, the Aston Hotel Sheffield will be changing to the “Mercure Sheffield Parkway” hotel.

The contemporary mid-market hotel will offer guests 78 spacious guest rooms; an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, conference and event facilities, making it the perfect choice for leisure and business users alike.

“We are extremely excited with the decision to re-brand our Aston Hotel”, commented Andrea Hippsley, General Manager of Aston Hotel Sheffield. “The Mercure brand will complement our hotel design, service offering and leading location within the Sheffield region.”

New added features will include mini Gym, business centre, and the introduction of Privilege rooms: The hotel’s restaurant & lobby bar will also be treated to a refurbishment increasing guest comfort and choice.

What’s more, existing & new guests will be able to benefit from Accor le club loyalty programme were they can get up to 50% off hotel prices.

We like to take care of all our guests in style, and that includes our four legged friends who are very welcome at the Aston Hotel Sheffield.

At the Aston Hotel Sheffield every guest, including those who bark or squeak will experience our exceptional service and a warm Yorkshire welcome. If you need any advice on walks or places to take your pet, please just ask at Reception and they will be happy to help.

Your pet is welcome in your bedroom and bar area outside, however for obvious reasons they aren’t permitted in the bar or the restaurant. A small charge of £20.00 per pet, per stay in charged if you wish to bring your pet with you.

Paw policy: Well behaved, fully house trained dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. We kindly request £50 cleaning deposit to be left with reception at the check in which is refunded at the end of your stay provided there is no damage to the room. Please bring your own dog bed, food & water bowl and other pet supplies.